While hundreds of schools closed, Newington schools did open. The decision is getting mixed reviews from parents and the superintendent defended the decision, saying the roads are fine and the students are safe.

Officials from the Hartford Fire Department said they had responded to several calls for power lines and tree limbs coming down because of the weight of the snow. The city has issued a parking ban from 6 p.m. on Thursday to 9 a.m. on Saturday.

AAA had been responding to several crashes in the greater Hartford area. Several of those calls had been for cars that have slipped off the road.

Bradley International Airport is open and crews were removing snow, but there were some delays and cancellations, according to the Connecticut Airport Authority.

Gov. Dannel Malloy partially activated the state's emergency operations center at midnight before the storm started. EOC will help monitor storm conditions across the state and prepare for winter weather that could be impactful.

"We are monitoring this winter weather diligently, and because of the timing of this storm, I am calling for the partial activation of the state Emergency Operations Center at midnight tonight to better coordinate rapid response to any problems that may arise during Friday morning's commute," Malloy said on Thursday. "Different areas of the state are currently forecast to see different levels of snowfall. I am asking motorists to exercise caution and give themselves extra time to get to their destination."

A winter storm warning is in effect for every county except Litchfield County.